Author Archives: atkinsondavid
Behind the scenes: on assignment in the Alentejo
I found the quintessential example of rural village life Continue reading
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Behind the scenes: public art in Ghent
It was an odd story to cover: somewhat chaotic, at times baffling, often frustrating. Continue reading
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Wales Coast Path – the final walk
The project had its official inauguration at the weekend and we were there – sheltering from the wind behind Flint Castle. Continue reading
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Jungfrau Express centenary – full version
The pre-Eurostar chatter focused on the fact our trip to Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland coincided with a major anniversary: 100 years of the highest mountain railway in Europe, the Jungfrau Express. Continue reading
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Damson Days in the Lythe Valley
Damsons are more than just a plum-like fruit. Continue reading
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Behind the scenes: Titanic Belfast
Everywhere you look are events, programmes and exhibitions to mark the centenary of the world’s greatest passenger shipping disaster. Continue reading
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Wales Coast Path Blog for Visit Wales
I’m working a guest-blogger contract for Visit Wales, walking sections of the soon-to-be-launched Wales Coast Path in advance of the May 5th inauguration. Continue reading
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Portugal’s big cultural vision – full version
It’s a low-key start to this year’s European Capital of Culture in Guimaraes, a small, post-industrial town with a hard-to-pronounce name some 60km northeast of Porto. Continue reading
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Behind the scenes: European Capital of Culture in Guimaraes
And if you think Guimaraes is obscure, then the other Euro capital this year is Maribor in Slovenia. No, I don’t either. Continue reading
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First view: on assignment in Ghent
“Light creates a sense of wonder. It provokes an emotional response in us.” Continue reading
Filed under Tourism, Travel writing
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